Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionGlendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatGlendullan
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£45.29£43.84
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £43.84)

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.84 vs £45.29)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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